Mary Jo Murray, 57, long time resident and attorney of St. Paul, Minn., died March 1, 2013 from an accidental fall in her home.

Ms. Murray was born and grew up in Sault Ste Marie. She attended Catholic grade school, Sault Ste. Marie High School and Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, receiving a BA in Earth Sciences in 1977. She received her law degree from University of Montana School of Law. Ms. Murray had an extensive law career in Minnesota and Illinois.

Mary Jo was active in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program, a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children of Ramsey County, and a sponsor with the Christian Children’s Fund. She had a loving passion for animals, was active athlete in ice skating and women’s hockey, active in citizens environmental groups. She was also a devout Bruce Springsteen fan.

Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh “Muzz” Murray Jr. and Georgia Cameron Murray of Sault Ste. Marie; by her two uncles: Donald Cameron of Milwaukee, Frank T. Cameron of San Francisco, and recently her cousin, Bruce Cameron.

She is survived by her cousin, Georgia Cameron of Pagosa Springs, Colo., friend, Roger Godin, St. Paul and many close friends and fellow Springsteen fans across the country.

No formal funeral is planned. Contributions in her name can be made to your local Humane Society or other environmental charity of your choice. Mary Jo was loved and admired by her family and close friends and will be missed and in our hearts forever.

Lucile A. Wales

Lucile A. Wales, age 99 of Albion passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in Albion, Mich. where she lived most of her life. She was born November 21, 1913 in Temple, Mich., the second of nine children to Arthur B. and Sybil E. (Brackett) Cole. She married Frank Eugene Wales on November 16, 1936 where he preceded her in death May of 1990.

Lucile was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ in Albion. She encouraged her family and initiated her grandsons, nieces & nephews to attend Sunday school. She enjoyed working at and retired from McClellan’s Dime Store until it closed around the 1980’s. She was a member of the Albion Hospital Auxiliary and enjoyed working at the gift shop after retirement. She most enjoyed her family and friends and going shopping whenever anyone was willing to go.

Lucile is survived by son Arthur Eugene Wales of Albion; daughter, Kay (Joe) VanDosen of Brimley; adopted-daughter, Adrianna “Sandy” (Kent) Spitler of Midlothian, Va.; brother, LuRay (Dee Casandra) of Caseville; sister-in-law, Doris Wales of Albion; four very special grandsons: Mark (Patricia) Wales of Newport News, Va., Mike (Kathy) Wales of Bristow, VA, Steve Wales (Tamara Thompkins) of Albion, Jeff Beaty (Lisa Jackson) of Coldwater; three very special great-granddaughters: Patricia, Alisha and Arianna; five very special great-grandsons: Sean, David, Zach, Ales (Big Al) and Aaron; three very special great- great-granddaughters: Genesis, Kiley and Adilyn; five very special great-great-grandsons: Raine, Austin, Chase, Andrew and Mikhael; 22 very special nieces and eight very special nephews and their families.

Page 2 of 2 - Lucile was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank of 54 years; parents; brothers Earl, Calvin, Wayne and Bruce; sisters: Wanda, Jan and Elaine and a special friend, Virginia Johansen.

Assistance with Memorial Contributions to: Salem United Church of Christ or to family. Condolences may be left to the family on line at www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com

Death Notices

CARDAMONI, JUDITH, age 86, of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 27, 2013 at the Hospice of the EUP – Hospice House. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced by C.S. Mulder Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

STORK, EVA JANE, age 90 of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. passed away Wednesday morning, March 27, 2013 at Freighter View Assisted Living. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced by C.S. Mulder Funeral Home and Cremation Services.